La Casa de Yamil

Salta & the Andean Northwest


An untouristy parrilla, locally popular for its Friday and Saturday night live folklórico (folk music); there's also a Sunday lunchtime session. The food works too, and there are plenty of traditional northwestern dishes to try.


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